Candidiasis can be present as a cutaneous, mucosal or deep-seated organ infection, which
is caused by more than 20 types of Candida sp., with C. albicans being the most common …

The epidemiology of Candida infections has changed in recent years. Although Candida
albicans is still the main cause of invasive candidiasis in most clinical settings, a substantial …

The genus Candida includes about 200 different species, but only a few species are human
opportunistic pathogens and cause infections when the host becomes debilitated or …

Candida albicans is a common commensal fungus that colonizes the oropharyngeal cavity,
gastrointestinal and vaginal tract, and healthy individuals' skin. In 50% of the population, C …

Within the limited antifungal armamentarium, the azole antifungals are the most frequent
class used to treat Candida infections. Azole antifungals such as fluconazole are often …

Antifungal resistance is a prominent feature in the management of invasive mycoses, with
important implications for morbidity and mortality. Microbiological resistance, the most …

The underlying mechanisms of Candida and candidiasis and promising new directions in
drug discovery and treatment.• Reviews all aspects of this common fungal pathogen and its …

Background Recently there has been an increase in Candida infections worldwide. A
handful of species in the genus Candida are opportunistic pathogens and have been known …

Highlights•Few classes of antifungal drugs currently exist to treat fungal infections.•Infections
caused by Candida biofilms can be resistant to known antifungal drugs.•Growth in the …

In recent years, the relevance of diseases associated with fungal pathogens increased
worldwide. Members of the Candida genus are responsible for the greatest number of fungal …